Pregnancy Care planner
The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment.
Before you are pregnant
When you are pregnant
You are now able to self-refer to the midwife team, any time from 5 weeks pregnant. Visit www.uhs.nhs.uk/maternityreferral to make the referral. There is no need to contact the practice, as the midwife team will do this on receipt of your information.
Your pregnancy and labour
- 37-40 weeks pregnant how the baby develops
- 0-8 weeks pregnant
- 9-12 weeks pregnant
- 13-16 weeks pregnant
- 17-20 weeks pregnant
- 21-24 weeks pregnant
- 25-28 weeks pregnant
- 29-32 weeks pregnant
- 33-36 weeks pregnant
- 40+ weeks pregnant
- Your health in pregnancy
- Common health problems
- Antenatal care and classes
- Choosing where to have your baby
- Labour and birth
- When pregnancy goes wrong
You and your baby
- What you will need for your baby?
- Your life after the birth
- The first days with your baby
- The first weeks with your baby
- Feeding your baby
General pregnancy topics
- Feelings and relationships
- Information for dads
- Maternity leave and employment rights
- Rights and benefits
- Make some decisions
- If you have a long-term condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure)
Who should you contact during your pregnancy?
Click the button below for all the different contacts you'll need during your pregnancy.
For more information see the NHS website.